Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Decker served selflessly, without judgement and with passion as all of us in law enforcement do everyday. Cherish those is your lives everyday. Forever grateful for your service.

Godspeed
Sgt Hatfield

Sgt Dana Hatfield
Aurora Colorado Police Department

December 15, 2012

May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Police Officer Tom Decker, are a hero. I salute you Sir. R.I.P. Brother

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia

December 14, 2012

Our entire Unit sends our prayers to the family of PO Decker and our support to the CSPD. Your service to this Country will always be honored. RIP my brother and friend.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS Special Ops Chicago

December 14, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano,TX

December 14, 2012

My daughters husband was murdered on this same day 3 years ago. He left 3 children. My heart cries for you and yours. SPL (Shave,Pray,Love) M

Margaret Mitchell
Mother-in-law Fallen Officer Greg EOW 11-29-2009

December 14, 2012

RIP Officer Decker. Thank you for your service. May your family and friends find peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Detective Laura Price
Island County Sheriff

December 14, 2012

Rest in Peace.

Det. David Chee NYPD
NYPD

December 11, 2012

God Bless you, Officer. Rest in Peace.

Explorer J. R. Storey
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

December 10, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD

December 10, 2012

Rest in Peace

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

December 10, 2012

Officer Decker,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cold Spring. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 10, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Decker, You may be gone but will never be forgotten Brother....

Officer Chris Hermstad
Lonsdale MN. Police Department

December 10, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Tom Decker and the Cold Spring Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Decker, for your service.

National Police Wives Association
Staff

December 9, 2012

Blessed are the peacemakers, for the will be called children of God. Matt 5:9
You will never be forgotten

Detective B. Bonitati
Warrant Apprehension Unit Police, Baltimore Maryland

December 9, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

Ofc. O. A. Olasokan
NYS University Police at SUNY Potsdam

December 9, 2012

Rest in Peace brother. May God welcome you home to His kingdom and keep his arms wrapped around your family. The Thin Blue Line just got a little thinner yet again. May God continue to Bless the sheepdogs who protect the flock from evil. Godspeed Partner, we got the watch from here...RIP

Det. Susan Kislenger
El Paso Police Depart, El Paso, Texas (formerly of St Paul, MN

December 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Decker family. May God continue to watch over the Decker remaining family members as they carry on in his absence :-(

Ofc Portia Y Washington
Houston Police Department, Houston, Tx

December 7, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and children of Officer Decker. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten. May Officer Decker's co-workers at Cold Spring PD, help his family through this traggic event. Our prayers are with you too.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

December 6, 2012

Rest in Peace good sir.

Senior Sergent Nicholas
Western Australia Police Service

December 6, 2012

Rest In Peace good sir. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and will not be forgotten.

Cory Lynch, Supervisor
La Crosse County Public Safety Communications, La Crosse WI

December 6, 2012

R.I.P., Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

December 5, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Decker, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service. God bless the family of Officer Decker as well as friends and co-workers during this time of tragic loss. He looks like a kid in the photo. And the suspect was released during the investigation of this officer's murder? And which rocket scientist made that decision? Be safe everyone.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

December 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the Cold Spring Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Patrol / M. Becklund # 210
Lake City Police Department

December 4, 2012

I WORK AT RIVERSIDE INN IN COLD SPRING MN AND I WORKED THAT NIGHT I GUESS NOT TOO FAR FROM WHERE THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE I DON'T KNOW. COPS WAS COMING FROM EVERY DIRECTION. I WENT OUTSIDE FOR A CIGARETTE AND HELICOPTERS WAS ABOVE ME. I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT SHOCKED TO HEAR THAT SOMEONE WOULD DO SUCH A THING AS HURT THOSE WHO ARE PROTECTING US. ITS A BEAUTIFUL TOWN TO LIVE IN AND THE COPS ARE OUR FRIENDS. I HOPE THE DEPARTMENT STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH. JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED.

RONNIESIA BRANCH
RIVERSIDE INN

December 4, 2012

Godspeed Brother. I hope that those you work with cope in the most positive of ways and that the one that took your life is captured and brought to justice.

POI K. Jarrell
HPPD

December 4, 2012